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FNT 920V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,276 mi
Last recorded80,276 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNT 920V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 80,276 miles

Fuel pipes rusty

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

OSF bumper end cap loose

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Passenger front seat missing

Fail 21 Oct 2011 80,276 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipes rusty

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

OSF bumper end cap loose

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Passenger front seat missing

Pass 22 Nov 2005 78,459 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 78,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wings corroded but not jagged edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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FNT 920V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 76,094 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FNT 920V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FNT 920V registered?

FNT 920V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is FNT 920V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNT 920V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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